How to Plant Sea Grapes in Soggy Soil

Select a planting site for sea grapes in a warm area with full sun, as this plant cannot tolerate shade. Sea grapes have very little tolerance for freezing temperatures, especially when it is in wet soil. This plant is therefore hardy only in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 10b and higher. Most gardeners who grow sea grapes in wet soil must grow the plant in a greenhouse.

Obtain a sea grape cutting from mature wood. This ensures the plant has the characteristics of its parent and allows the plant to out-compete weeds more easily.

Ensure the soil has excellent drainage, especially when the soil remains wet. Sea grapes prefer light, sandy soil, and can tolerate nearly pure sand. It does not require fertilization.

Place the sea grape cutting so that half the cutting's length is below soil level and firm the soil around the cutting to hold it in place. Supplemental watering is rarely necessary for this plant as it can tolerate near drought conditions. Sea grapes also grow well in southern Florida, which receives about 55 inches of rain per year.

Remove any vegetation surrounding the sea grape cuttings for the first growing season. This plant should not require special maintenance once it establishes its root system.